BA ELS 2

14/03/2026

Sa loob ng buhay pasada, may nanatili at pilit na lumalaban sa karera ng buhay.

Saksihan ang pakikipag-unahan ni Nanay Lorna sa makabagong panahon kung saan babae ang maghahatid sa atin hindi lamang sa ating patutunguhan, kundi pati sa direksyon kung saan ang lugar ng lakas ng loob, saya, at pag-asang magpatuloy sa buhay ay ating mapupuntahan.

Abangan sa dokumentaryo ni Alexander Reloj na "Para, Nay" sa The Blooms Publication ngayong Lunes, Marso 16.

14/03/2026

Sa Mambog sa bayan ng Banga, may isang animnapu't pitong taong gulang na gulay vendor. Halos araw-araw niyang nilalakad ang mahabang daan papunta sa kaniyang puwesto.

Dahil sa likod ng bawat hakbang ay may isang payak na pangarap. Hindi kayamanan, hindi rin karangyaan, kung 'di isang simpleng bagay na matagal na niyang inaasam: isang matamis na tsokolate lamang.

Abangan ang kaniyang kwento sa dokumentaryo ni Ralph Laurence Perucho na "Tamis ng Tsokolate" sa The Blooms Publication ngayong Lunes, Marso 16.

Sa Mambog sa bayan ng Banga, may isang animnapu't pitong taong gulang na gulay vendor. Halos araw-araw niyang nilalakad ang mahabang daan papunta sa kaniyang puwesto.

Sa likod ng bawat hakbang ay may isang payak na pangarap. Hindi kayamanan, hindi rin karangyaan, kung 'di isang simpleng bagay na matagal na niyang inaasam: isang matamis na tsokolate lamang.

Abangan ang kaniyang kwento sa dokumentaryo ni Ralph Laurence Perucho na "Tamis ng Tsokolate" sa The Blooms Publication ngayong Lunes, Marso 16.

21/09/2025

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

I’ve come to realize something many students feel but rarely say: the pressure to get high grades kills curiosity. The joy of learning fades when everything is tied to numbers and letters. The fear of failure pushes me into an all-or-nothing mindset, where the risk of not being perfect makes me not want to try at all. What should have been exciting exploration becomes stressful obligation. Studying no longer feels like discovery—it feels like survival. And it hurts, because something that’s supposed to enlighten me only makes me hate learning.

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

Education right now doesn’t feel like it values thought—it values memorization and conformity. Information is handed to me, labeled as “necessary” or “not necessary,” without any real connection to what I want to do or who I want to be. That makes it hard to care. I feel like I’m being shaped into a corporate slave instead of an individual. The system doesn’t seem built to foster independence, only obedience. And when I’m told education is a privilege, but the system itself feels broken, I’m stuck in a trap: I can’t complain without risking failure. Silence becomes another cage. The obsession with “the right answer” over my own ideas crushes the freedom to think.

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡

The years that should be full of growth, adventure, and joy are stolen by stress and exhaustion. Instead of discovering who I really am, I’m programmed into the idea of becoming a stressed, boring office worker. I lose time that could’ve gone to myself, to relationships, to finding balance. It feels like my future is being written for me, while I barely get a say. School doesn’t just take my time—it takes my chance to truly live.

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬

This is where it hurts most. My first death was losing the spark in my eyes, the imagination I used to have. I don’t feel free when I can’t be creative, when I can’t express myself. And school doesn’t give me that freedom. It gives me memorization, repetition, information I’ll never need—but not the chance to breathe, to make, to dream. Without creativity, I don’t feel alive. That’s why I say it: school kills artists.

By | Kelly Jean Gaugano

23/05/2025

Beep, Beep, Beep! 🚥 Ang sabi ng Jeep! 🛞

From being scared to ride, to riding anyway.
Minsan hindi mo alam kung saan ka dadalhin ng biyahe, pero sumakay ka pa rin. But with patience, hard work, resilience, and grace—you made it through the traffic.

We proudly present the six Dean's Listers of Abante Kinse for the first semester of this academic year. 🎖️🎉👏

While some were not able to make it—the Abante Kinse still extends its warmest congratulations to them. You may not hit the Dean's List stop this time, but remember, even jeepneys get stuck in traffic and still reach their destination.

You guys did everything you could. Pumara at sumakay kayo ulit, at next trip, sama-sama tayong sumakses—by Niña's will! ☝️✨

The list of Dean's Listers is as follows:

1. Perucho, Ralph Laurence O.
2. Templanza, Joana Marie B.
3. Selleza, Ashley Jane A.
4. Cordova, Gianne Maila R.
5. Coching, Kix Frean E.
6. Supitran, Jesica R.

15/03/2025

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎 𝐩.𝐦.

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 | 𝘒𝘪𝘹 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘌. 𝘊𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨
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I once dreamed of spending the night with you—picture us sharing many tender kisses, goofy smiles, and warm embraces while cooking our overdone dinner; those are the things that I imagine you and I would share.

Imagine us driving on an endless road to wherever the horizon takes us; it would be just as majestic as our eyes meet.

When tiredness sets in; I offer if you would like to stay the night in my place because it’s already late. The next thing that would happen is that we are already facing my apartment door.

It’s late. I am not used to having dinner this late, but if it means sharing the table with you and listen to your soft voice, I am ready to lend my ears all though out the night.

I see our shadows dancing in unison to the rhythm of our interconnected hearts, shouting for genuine care that satisfied our shared sense of identity. The dull kitchen lights shine so bright the moment you touch my skin, showing love and affection that you promise would last.

Perhaps a night with you is something that I am longing for; perhaps my imagination will continue until beyond midnight. But for now, ten o’clock at night, our shadows are still dancing in my imagination.

𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺: 𝘒𝘪𝘹 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘌. 𝘊𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺: 𝘒𝘪𝘹 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘌. 𝘊𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨

23/02/2025

Meet ✨Precious Marie Templanza✨. Precious is having a hard time with her interview skill, what is she suppose to do? 🤔

Worry no more because BA in English Language Study helps you improve with your interview skills! 🫵🏻💛💙

06/02/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀?

Classes are almost over! Still unsure what program to take in college?😥 Look at these Hironos🤩, they're so Latina for choosing BA ELS! ✨If you dream of becoming a lawyer⚖️, teacher🧑🏻‍🏫, or linguist📚, check out our program!

Continue your Voyage with us. Be a BA ELS student. 💛💙

Caption by: Jesica R. Supitran
Artwork and Layout by: Kix Frean E. Coching

11/12/2024

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Wearing their respective PE uniforms and vibrant shades of purple and yellow props, the BA ELS Level 1 students from the College of Arts and Sciences, alongside other programs under the said department and together with the College of Nursing, showcased their enthusiasm as they performed during the annual P.E. Day celebration, at the ASU Circular Lawn, December 11.

Words by: Frenzel Jimenez

08/12/2024

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 | 𝘎𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘡𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘰

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Imbeciles doing the whistles,
Invoking the screaming in the soul
Asking, "What's going on?"
Are they one of the millions?

By the door appears the cruelty,
Slamming with the intensity.
She was trembling, caused by anxiety
Could someone make it justly?

Imprison me in frisson,
Where the heart meets its station,
Where it ends all your excruciation.
Now, you wonder how long it goes on.

Hostage in the house, not a home,
Absence of anyone's presence 'cause you're all alone.
Sleepless nights at the lair,
Whispering through the air.

Imprison me in frisson,
Where your thoughts meet harmony.
Where unsaid notions set to be ready.
It's where you become someone you wanted to be.

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𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺: 𝘎𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘡𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘰
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺: 𝘒𝘪𝘹 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘌. 𝘊𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨

05/12/2024

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐧: 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦

“𝘔𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦.”

𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 | 𝘒𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘑𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘎𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘰

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What can a fictional character like Ken teach us about gender equality?

The 2023 Barbie movie transformed Ken's character from a simple sidekick into a powerful symbol of self-discovery and the struggle against rigid gender roles. His journey reflects broader conversations about masculinity and its evolving place in feminist movements.

Feminism's success requires active male participation. By challenging patriarchal norms and advocating for equality, men can play a crucial role in reshaping society. Ken's story shows that breaking free from traditional roles isn't just possible—it's essential for meaningful change.

For centuries, societal expectations have confined men to toxic masculinity, suppressing vulnerability and enforcing dominance. In Barbie, Ken's struggle to define himself beyond "just Ken" mirrors the challenges many men face today in confronting outdated ideas of masculinity.

As Dutch activist Jens van Tricht points out in Why Feminism is Good for Men, feminism not only liberates women but also benefits men. Embracing feminism allows men to form deeper relationships, share responsibilities more fairly, and address harmful behaviors. Ken’s journey is a symbol of how 𝙧𝙚𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮.

𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮. Men must speak out against sexism, amplify women's voices, and practice respect. However, true allyship also requires acknowledging male privilege and committing to change.

Ken's "Kendom" phase in the movie shows the dangers of misguided male dominance. His realization that self-worth isn’t tied to control reflects a larger lesson for men: only by breaking away from traditional power structures can they become genuine allies.

Prominent male feminists like Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau demonstrate how men can make meaningful contributions to gender equality. Obama has used his platform to advocate for policies such as the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and has openly identified as a feminist. Trudeau, by appointing a gender-balanced cabinet, has championed feminist initiatives worldwide. Similarly, Ban Ki-moon, as leader of the HeForShe campaign, has engaged men globally to support gender equity.

These figures show that 𝙛𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. It’s a movement that thrives on unity and shared efforts for a more inclusive society.

Ken’s transformation in Barbie goes beyond a side story—it's a reflection of the cultural shift needed to redefine masculinity. By letting go harmful stereotypes and embracing feminism, men can break free from societal restrictions and help create a fairer world for all genders.

The journey to allyship may be challenging, but, as Ken’s story shows, it’s worth it. Through self-reflection, advocacy, and a commitment to change, men can become powerful partners in the fight for gender equality, 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚.

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𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺: 𝘒𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘑𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘎𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘰
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺: 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘫

04/12/2024

𝑫𝒊 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒂 𝒌𝒂𝒚𝒂 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒚? ☹️☹️

Sa nakakapagod na araw, sino ang lalambing sa akin? 🥺

Huhu sa sobrang daming gawain (palapit na rin ang finals exam) ‘di ko na alam kung kanino ako manghihingi ng baby kisses e 💔😢

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𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘺: 𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘙𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘰
𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘣𝘺: 𝘒𝘪𝘹 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨

04/12/2024

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